Community Mental Health Services

Reading Community Mental Health Team is a team of social care and health professionals which is jointly provided by Reading Borough Council and Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

The team work with adults from 18 - 70 years who are experiencing mental health problems. We provide information and advice, and offer a range of treatments and care/support services depending on your individual needs.

We also provide support to carers who look after a person with mental health problems.

Article		Description
	Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)	Services and support for adults with mental health problems
	Resource	An innovative local service providing opportunities for members with mental health difficulties to learn new skills eventually leading to employment.
	West of Berkshire Substance Misuse Services	Contact for people looking for treatment for substance misuse
	No 5 Young Counselling and Information	Reading's young people counselling centre offering free, confidential counselling and emotional support to anyone between 11 - 25 years.
	SANE	One of the UK's leading charities concerned with improving the lives of everyone affected by mental illness.
	Caring For Someone With Mental Health Problems	Support for people who look after someone with mental health problems
	Adult Protection/Safeguarding Adults From Abuse	Information and advice on protecting vulnerable adults from abuse
	Direct Payments	A scheme offering you have more choice and control over the care services you receive
	Home Care Strategy 2008	How we plan to improve Home Care Services
	Mental Capacity Act 2005	Law protecting people who have limited capacity to make important decisions